forester

Description

Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pest control in plants reforestation health and safety regulations environmental policy environmental legislation animal welfare legislation sustainable forest management plant disease control forestry regulations agronomy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

business management principles geographic information systems animal hunting

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

supervise forestry workers conserve forests organise labour write technical reports related to trees manage forests de-limb trees organise tree plantations monitor forest health monitor forest productivity promote environmental awareness